Payroll tax (ETAS)

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Questions about payroll tax and contributions

At CROP Tax Advisors, our Employer Tax Advisory Services team is dedicated to offering comprehensive tax and advisory solutions to employers navigating the complexities of global mobility.

Our specialists are part of a worldwide network of advisors, ensuring global reach with local expertise. We specialize in a range of services designed to support employers and their internationally mobile workforce, including:

International Employee Advisory: Guidance on payroll taxes and social security aspects for international employees, ensuring compliance and optimization in cross-border employment situations. As an example CROP can take care of tax briefings for your international employees and their income tax returns.
30% Ruling Applications: Assistance with applying for the 30% ruling, a beneficial Dutch tax exemption for employees working in the Netherlands who meet specific criteria.
Contact with the Tax Authorities: Direct coordination with tax authorities to resolve queries, obtain clarifications, and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
Wage Tax Control Frameworks: Development and implementation of control frameworks to manage wage tax responsibilities effectively, minimizing risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Work Cost Regulation (WKR) Advisory: Analysis and advice on the Work Cost Regulation positions, helping employers optimize tax benefits and reduce risks associated with employee compensation and benefits.
Tax Optimization of Employee Rewards: Strategic advice on structuring employee compensation and benefits to achieve tax efficiency while aligning with business objectives.
Employee Participation Advisory: Guidance on employee participation schemes, including stock option plans, to align employee interests with those of the company.
Due Diligence: Thorough due diligence investigations related to payroll taxes and social security as part of mergers, acquisitions, or vendor selection processes.
Advise on the application of wage tax legislation in the Netherlands: advise on various wage tax and social security related topics such as fixed expense allowance investigations,
Provide (on site) training for employers and HR staff on wage tax and social security related topics.

Our Employer Tax Advisory Services team collaborates closely with our labor law specialists from the legal team and connects with other CROP specialists such as the HR advisory team to ensure tailor made advise. With everything under one roof, CROP is uniquely positioned to advance your company’s interests in the complex field of global mobility.

Whether your business is exploring international expansion, optimizing tax positions for your mobile workforce, or seeking guidance on employee compensation strategies, our team at CROP is here to navigate you through every step.